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FT11 WFK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 WFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 97,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,713 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front slight wear noted on discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front slight wear noted on discs

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 39,076 miles

exhaust flexible outer deteriorated.

nearside front tyre limited life.

slight corrosion to front brake discs.

some cracking in both rear tyre tread roots.

some damage to engine under cowling.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated (outer starting to part)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FT11 WFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT11 WFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FT11 WFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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